The Florida Panthers are bolstered by Matthew Tkachuk's return to on-ice activities after a lower-body injury. Despite still being away from full action, his presence has already uplifted teammates.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period of their NHL game at Amerant Bank Arena on ...

Tkachuk (groin) will be with the Panthers for their upcoming four-game road trip but is still targeting a postseason return, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Monday. According ...

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk has missed 16 games and ...

Tkachuk has missed 16 games due to the injury, though, Florida has managed to keep its head above water during his absence. The Panthers have gone 10-6-0 over that 16-game span while posting 5-on ...

However, Toronto has played one more game. Florida has been dealing with key injuries to Dmitry Kulikov and Matthew Tkachuk and the absence of Aaron Ekblad, who is suspended for testing positive ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-- Matthew Tkachuk skated Monday for the first time since the Florida Panthers forward sustained a lower-body injury at the 4 Nations Face-Off last month. Tkachuk, who was on ...

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer. Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice on Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 ...